Whirlpool DU9200XT User Manual
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES.,
QUICK STARTING STEPS
POWER CLEAN* WASHING SYSTEM
Quiet Operating Tips
PROPER LOADING
Top Rack Loading
Bottom Rack Loading
Silverware Basket Loading
ADDING DETERGENT.
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RINSE AID DISPENSER..
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STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER.
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Selecting a Cycle..
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Selecting an Option
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Selecting an Extra Feature
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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SPECIAL TIPS
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COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS.. 15
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE.
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WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 20
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Before you use your dishwasher
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your dishwasher:
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Is installed by a qualified installer.
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
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Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electricity, water and drain*
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Has been properly electrically grounded.*
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Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
*See installation instructions for complete information,
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Parts and features
Model DU9200XT Series
UPPER SPRAY ARM
TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
RACK BUMPER
DETERGENT DISPENSER
SILVERWARE BASKET
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HEATING ELEMENT
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THE POWER CLEAN* MODULE is designed
to keep the wash and rinse water clean.
It removes food particles from the water,
stores them, then washes them down
the drain. It ulso grinds up larger food
particles During grinding, some sounds
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too much water
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Quick Starting Steps
1. Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware basket.
2. Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to
make sure nothing will stop them from turning
freely.
3. Add detergent.
4. Check rinse aid dispenser.
POWER CLEAN”
Washing System
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture
of hot, clean water and detergent against
soiled surfaces of dishes. When a cycle is
started, the dishwasher fills with water to about
the level of the heating element. This water is
pumped through the rotating spray arms,
through the POWER CLEAN* Module which re-
moves food particles, and back through the
rotating spray arms. Soiled water is pumped
out and replaced with clean water during a
cycle - the number of times depends on the
cycle being used.
Load dishes so soiled surfaces face powerful spray from rotating arms.
5. Close and latch door.
6. Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.
7. Select a cycle.
8. Select an option.
9. Press START.
Step-saving preparation for washing
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before
putting them into the dishwasher. Just remove
large pieces, bones, and other hard items. The
POWER CLEAN* Module will remove food particles from the water. It contains a chopping device which will reduce the size of food items.
If hard items such as fruit seeds, nuts and egg
shells enter the POWER CLEAN* Module, you
Hot water is a must
Hot water dissolves and activates the dishwashing detergent. Hot water dissolves grease
on dishes and helps dry glassesspot-free. Make
certain loads are washed in hot water [at least
140°F - 60°C). Two ways to have a reliable hot
water supply..
I. Maintain 140°F water supply at central water
heater. To check water temperature, turn on
hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Let
water run until it is as hot as possible, then
check with a candy or meat thermometer. If
Quiet operating tips
To avoid thumping and clattering noises during
operation:
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Make sure lightweight load items are secured
in the rack.
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Make sure pot lids and handles, pizza pans,
cookie sheets, etc. do not touch interior walls
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might hear chopping, grinding, crunching or
buzzing sounds. Those sounds are normal when
hard items enter the module. DO NOT LET
METALLIC ITEMS (I.E. POT HANDLE SCREWS)
GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN’ MODULE. THIS
COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER
CLEAN* MODULE.
the temperature is too low, have a qualified
person raise the water heater thermostat
setting.
2. Use HI-TEMP WASHING Option. If water heating
is needed, a thermostat will delay the cycle
until temperature reaches 145°F (63;C). If
water is hot enough, the cycle will proceed
with no delay. This lets you turn down your
water heater, if you choose, without cutting
back on hot water needed for good dishwashing.
or interfere with either of the spray arms
rotation.
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Load dishes so they don’t touch one another.
NOTE: Keep sink drain plugs inserted during
dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans-
fer through drains.
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Proper loading
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms.
Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results. Be careful to separate
items so spray can reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
CUP AND GLASS LOAD
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The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
and smaller items.
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Place so open ends face down for cleaning and draining.
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load glasses in top rack only. Bottom
rack is not designed for glasses. Damage
may occur.
Place items in the rows between prongs.
Placing them over the prongs can lead
to breakage.
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Be sure lightweight items are held firmly
in place.
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China, crystal and other delicate items
must not touch each other during dishwasher operation. Damage may occur.
MIXED LOAD
ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK
The top rack does not have to be level
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Load plastic items in the top rack only.
Only plastic items marked “dishwasher
safe” are recommended.
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Plastic items can be melted in the bottom
rack.
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Small bowls, pans and other utensils can
be placed in the top rack.
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Items with cooked-on or dried-on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing the spray
Raise or lower one or both sides to help
fit tall items in the top or bottom rack.
Turn knob clockwise to raise a side.
Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side
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rack
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loading
Silk erw are basket loading
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Make sure pot handles and other items do
not stop rotation of either the upper or lower
spray arm. Spray arms must move freely.
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Load items so they do not block or cover
spray tower.
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Securely place heavily soiled cookware
face down in rack.
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Place plates, soup bowls, etc., between
prongs and facing the spray
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Make sure :;narp items (knives, forks.
skewer; etc
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The siive’.sare basket can be loaded
while Its in olace on the door, or it can
be taken out for loading on the counter
or table
It can also be removed for easy unloading Always unload or remove the
basket before unloading the racks to
avoid spll!lng water droplets on the
. Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other
large items at sides or back. Loading
such items in front may keep water spray
from reaching detergent dispenser and
silverware basket.
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Do not load
glaSSeS,
cups or
pIaSk
items
in the bottom rack.
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When lower rack is removed,
replace
with bumpers in front.
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To remove the basket, slide it toward
the top of the door - by the handle. Lift
it off the holding buttons. Replace It in
reverse order
To open the basket, unhook the latch
as shown. Be su
cover is compl
latched before
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pulling out the
bottom rack and
before closing
the dishwasher
door.
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